Firas Villanueva

About

Firas Villanueva brings people together through thoughtful and impactful experiences. As the Events Manager at Northwestern University in Qatar, he provides institutional oversight, governance, and strategic direction for all departmental and student-led events, while fostering a collaborative environment that supports university-wide initiatives. 

With expertise in marketing, public relations, alumni relations, event strategy, and creative programming, Firas is dedicated to building connections, celebrating achievements, and creating moments that resonate across the community.

Prior to joining NU-Q, he served as Manager of Alumni Relations at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, where he established the university’s alumni program and strengthened lifelong ties among graduates.

Firas holds a Bachelor of Arts in International and Area Studies, with an emphasis on Middle Eastern Studies and a minor in Arabic, from the University of Oklahoma.